At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Highlands Heights residents received a recap of the successful Thanksgiving food drive led by the city staff and council. After the city issued a request for food donations in November, residents responded with remarkable generosity, providing nearly 1,000 pounds of food to the Pantry of Hope, a community outreach program headed up by First Baptist Church of […]
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River Ridge Elementary expansion, 450-unit Covington development, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will discuss the River Ridge Elementary expansion, while the Kenton Planning Commission reviews a Fisher Homes 450-unit development proposal. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week […]
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Fort Thomas weighs roundabout for city intersection, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss implementing a roundabout at the intersection of Highland and Grand Avenues. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Medical cannabis zoning returns […]
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Next phase of The Commons at Highland Heights could break ground by 2026
Highland Heights saw what the next phase of The Commons at Highland Heights could look like at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The next phase, named Phase 1A, if approved, would add a new playground, new hammock spaces, a fire pit and more. The section of the park is located just steps away from Northern Kentucky […]
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Public can weigh in on Alexandria Kroger plan; more in NKY government this week
This week in NKY government meetings, Alexandria Planning and Zoning will hear from Kroger, while Newport will approve and accept the transfer of the Purple People Bridge. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in […]
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Alcohol license fee increase possible in Highland Heights
Highland Heights heard an ordinance that could increase the alcohol license fee for businesses Tuesday night. According to City Administrator Michael Giffen, raising the alcohol license fee is a standard procedure that’s reviewed every five years. “Every 5 years, cities can increase their alcoholic beverage license fees by 5% to keep pace with inflation. This […]
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Erlanger talks bids for Eons Adventure Park phase one, more in NKY this week
This week in NKY government meetings, Erlanger will discuss bids for phase one of Eons Adventure Park. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Kenton County sets 35 mph speed limits on […]
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Highland Heights could see a potential occupational license fee raise
Highland Heights heard the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday night that would raise the occupational license fee, a tax on wages paid by anyone working within the city limits, from 1.0% to 1.5%. City Administrator Michael Giffen explained how the wage can assist with future city development. “The additional revenue will allow the city […]
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Highland Heights’ pickleball courts, nature trail projects now underway
Highland Heights shared an update on the construction of the city’s nature trail and pickleball courts at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. According to City Administrator Michael Giffen, work on the additions to the city’s park began last week and is expected to be complete by this fall. “The intention behind the entire greenspace renovation […]
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Four generations drive Bud’s Automotive to 60th anniversary
Jeff Moermond was a kid in 1965 when his dad, Bud Moermond, took him on a drive from Bellevue to Highland Heights to a Pure Oil station. His dad pulled up to the gas pumps and went inside to talk to the owner. Bud came back outside after a while and started his drive back […]
